Business (BOLT) License & Contact Information 

Businesses listed have a current license with the Town of Breckenridge.

Pending businesses have not paid their renewal fee.

For specific question regarding a business please email websitefinance@townofbreckenridge.com or call 970-547-3175

Business License Renewal

Renew business license here

All Business (BOLT) Licenses are renewable annually with the exception of remote sellers.

Remote sellers are responsible to update contact information as it changes.

Change Request Form

A renewal invoice is emailed to the email on file one month prior to the expiration date of the license.  Expiration date is listed on the current license.

3rd Party Payers

If you are not the contact on file, but would like to receive the invoice, please register at XpressBill Pay to receive notification.  You will be able to download of pdf of the invoice when uploaded to the portal, one month prior to the expiration of the license.

License Certificate

Once renewed a business will receive a copy of the license via contact email no later than the Friday after renewal.

 Email websitefinance@townofbreckenridge.com with questions or concerns.

 Please visit our Breckenridge Resources Hub for essential tools, data and contacts to support your success in Breckenridge.

In-Town Business

The most common business type is the In-Town Business, or a business which operates from a fixed location within the Town of Breckenridge.

This would include, but is not limited to, retail stores, restaurants, and offices.

All In-Town Business Licenses require a signature sign-off from the Planning & Building Departments to assure compliance with zoning and building codes.

The Planning Department will confirm if the property has adequate zoning, parking and water service assessed for desired use.  They may also assist with signage questions.  (970) 453-3160

Annual Fee: $200.00 plus $10.00 per employee.

In-Town business license application

In-Home Occupation

An In-Home Occupation is a business operated from a residence within the Town of Breckenridge.

All in-home occupations are subject to specific conditions and require a one-time approval from the Community Development Department.

Complete and submit a Class D permit application together with the license (Permit fee: $100.00). 

Annual License Fee: $50.00

In-Home Occupation License Application

Lodge/Bed & Breakfast

Lodge and Bed and Breakfast businesses consist of multiple rental rooms or units held in common ownership.

The Planning Department will confirm if the property has adequate zoning, parking, and water service assessed for the desired use. They can also assist with signage questions. (970-453-3160)

Annual Fee: $200 plus $10.00 per employee AND $50.00 per bedroom.

Application for Lodge/Bed & Breakfast

Regular Vendor

For out-of-Town businesses that work in Breckenridge on a consistent basis throughout the year

Annual fee: $100.00

Seasonal Vendor

For out-of-Town businesses that work in Breckenridge on an infrequent basis or for less than four months during a calendar year.

Annual fee: $50

Application for Vendor/Seasonal Vendor License

Regular Vendor

For out-of-Town businesses that work in Breckenridge on a consistent basis throughout the year

Annual fee: $100.00

Seasonal Vendor

For out-of-Town businesses that work in Breckenridge on an infrequent basis or for less than four months during a calendar year.

Annual fee: $50

A separate contractor's license is not required in the Town of Breckenridge.

Application for Vendor/Seasonal Vendor License

Building Department and Permit information

Administrative License

For businesses that have a contract with the Town of Breckenridge or Breck Create and/or work only with either of those entities on town property or facilities. 

If have other clients within town limits of Breckenridge not eligible and must apply for Vendor License.  (Select Business is not physically located...option)

Please contact websitefinance@townofbreckenridge.com with questions.

Annual fee: No fee

Application for Administrative License

Special Event Promoter

Special event promoters will be contacted through the Special Event Permit process regarding licensing for the event and vendors within the event.

Special Events Permitting Information and Application

A list of Vendors (including but not limited to food sales, free giveaway booths, security, port-o-let vendor, recycling, barricades, and other vendors & sponsors with employees present) must be provided to the Finance Division not later than 14 days prior to your event.  Promoters may use the Vendor List Template and save to your computer to submit list to Finance.

Special Event Participants-Goods & Services

Anyone conducting business in the Town of Breckenridge must have a Breckenridge Business License.

Individual businesses are licensed one of two ways:

Special Event Promoter pays $250.00 umbrella license fee which covers licensing for all businesses on vendor list provided by promoter.  Only available for a single-weekend event.  (Examples:  Oktoberfest, Mountain Art Festivals, Rocky Mountain Events Festivals)

Individual Businesses register and pay for their own license when promoter chooses not to pay umbrella license fee or event is multiple weekends.  (example:  Sunday Market) - Please select Business is not physically located...for license application

For more information, please contact websitefinance@townofbreckenridge.com

Remote Seller

Business has no physical presence in Colorado or is retail business with only Economic Nexus.

Business has physical presence in Colorado and only incidental presence in Breckenridge.  (Incidental presence - example:  retail delivery, but occasionally service)

License Fee:  Exempt per Colorado Senate Bill SB 22-032

Registration required to determine sales tax filing frequency and collect contact information.

Application for Remote Seller registration